Duckee Derbee to benefit Humane Society

The Truckee Duckee Derbee rubber duck race on the Truckee River at River Ranch Lodge raises funds for the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe, and includes music, barbecue, raffle, dog costume contest and more.

The 13th annual event is June 12 from 1-4pm.

A new event, called Chuck a Duck, challenges participants to throw a rubber duck into a floating target. The raffle winner will ride away with a Tahoe cruiser bike, and silent auction bidders will have a chance at winning a signed baseball from San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo, a Burton snowboard and a Squaw Alpine getaway package, among other items.

The pre-race party and registration starts at 1pm; Dogz in Dudz and Cool Catz in Hatz at 2pm, the Chuck a Duck at 3pm and the Derbee commences immediately after. Cost to sponsor a duck is $10 and the top three ducks win cash. There is no cost to enter the K-9 costume or hat contest.

Ducks may be purchased online prior to the event and Derbee winners need not be present to collect cash prizes.